Vietnam attends Vientiane Expo 2015 in Laos

Vietnamese enterprises are displaying handicraft items, food and technologies at the Vientiane Expo 2015, which kicked off in Vientiane, Laos on November 28.
Vietnam attends Vientiane Expo 2015 in Laos ảnh 1Illustrative image (Source: VNA)

Vientiane (VNA) - Vietnamese enterprises are displaying handicraft items, food and technologies at the Vientiane Expo 2015, which kicked off in Vientiane, Laos on November 28.

During the event, information on Vietnam’s land and people, culture and tourism destinations were introduced at the fair through the screening of videos produced by the Ministries of Culture, Sports and Tourisms, and Foreign Affairs.

According to Lao Minister of Industry and Trade Khemmani Pholsena, the fair attracted 400 businesses from Laos and other ASEAN member countries exhibiting their products over 600 booths, with commodities such as food, farm products, handicrafts, consumer goods and electronics.

It gives a good chance for enterprises from the ten regional nations to seek and set up partnership, as well as promote their products, she said.

Laos’ prominent achievements in socio-economic developments over the last four decades and its products of strength were introduced at the event, the minister added.-VNA

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